Thornton Fractional North extended their losing streak to nine on Monday, dropping their season record down to 2-10 in the process. They lost 12-0 to the Thornwood Thunderbirds. The Meteors were not able to make up for their loss to the Thunderbirds from their previous meeting back in March of 2024.
Thornton Fractional North saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Royal McClinton, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.
As for Thornwood, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-5. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
On Thornwood's side, Derrion Howard was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Howard also tossed no walks, which is notable because Thornwood is undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 4-5 otherwise. Howard was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one triple. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season.
In other pitching news, Kordae Montgomery led a balanced Thunderbirds bullpen and went 2-for-3 with five stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Those five stolen bases gave Montgomery a new career-high.
Coming up, Thornton Fractional North will challenge Evergreen Park at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Meteors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mustangs have averaged an impressive 8.5 runs per game this season. As for Thornwood, they will face off against Argo at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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